Qualified Bat Surveyor / Environmental Scientist

Job overview

The Qualified Bat Surveyor / Environmental Scientist role is onsite in Franklin, PA, with annual pay ranges of $65,000–$98,500 for candidates with 2–4 years of experience and $75,000–$113,000 for candidates with 5 or more years. KJ Consulting and Environmental Services’ environmental division focuses on threatened and endangered bat assessments, surveys, and regulatory coordination. The role produces field data and technical documentation that support bat conservation, regulatory compliance, and project decisions, coordinating with agencies and clients on habitat assessments, surveys, and mitigation-related work.

What you'll do

• Perform and supervise threatened and endangered bat habitat assessments and surveys
• conduct desktop analysis and field reconnaissance
• identify species and evaluate roosting and foraging habitat
• use acoustic detectors, mist nets, and harp traps
• collect and analyze data
• prepare technical and regulatory reports
• coordinate with agencies, developers, energy companies, and conservation organizations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

qualified bat surveyor

environmental scientist

bat surveys

wildlife conservation

endangered species

habitat assessment

regulatory coordination

franklin pa

kj consulting

$65k–$113k/year

fieldwork

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a relevant bachelor’s degree, Pennsylvania Qualified Bat Surveyor registration, current or recent Pennsylvania Game Commission permit, and at least two years of bat survey experience. Fieldwork may involve night hours, difficult terrain, variable weather, and irregular hours.

About the employer

KJ CONSULTING & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Environmental Consulting Services. Sector: 54.